Postgraduate Course: Role of Complementary Therapies in Nursing (NUST11028)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Nursing Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course will examine the potential benefits of Complementary approaches to both physical and psychological well being. Complementary therapies employed by all members of the multi-disciplinary team will be explored. Approaches taken will seek to reflect the growing use of these therapies in nursing. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Understand the role of all health care members of the multidisciplinary team in relation to the use of Complementary therapies.
- Explore pertinent clinical issues in both mental health and adult branch nursing in relation to the use of Complementary therapies.
- Have a critical appreciation of evidence-based practice of Complementary therapies |
Assessment Information
| Two course papers x 3000 words |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Graeme Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 3901
Email: Graeme.Smith@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Lorna Sheal
Tel: (0131 6)51 3970
Email: L.Sheal@ed.ac.uk |
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